DIY High: How the Virtual HS @ PWCS helped to pioneer distance learning in VA with a home-grown approach

Session 6: Friday, November 11 from 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gina Jones,Administrative Coordinator,Virtual High School @ Prince William Co Schools (VHS @ PWCS)
Amy Bianco,Virtual High School @ Prince William County Schools


Session Information


  • Location: 205 (Click Here to View the Session Map)
  • Track: Curriculum and Online Course Development
  • Grade Level Focus: 9-12|High school to college transition
  • Experience Level: Level 101 - For beginners new to the field (0-1 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 201 - For intermediate level participants (2-4 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)
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Session Description

The VHS @ PWCS began in 2000 with 2 courses, 2 teachers and a very big idea. 10 years later the program as helped over 7,000 students earn credit and solved problems for schools using a "Do-It-Yourself" approach for content and instruction. Learn how the VHS provides solutions for schools and students in the 2nd largest school division in VA, by utilizing the talent already existing in the division to build content and target student learning to meet the greatest need.


Session Twitter Hashtag: #vss205s6




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